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Powers of the enemy part 2	Larry	Monday, February 11, 2008
Question: Hi, First off, thank you for the prompt, courteous, and logical answer. I just have one follow-up question. I apologize, I don't want to take up any more of your time, so I'll get right to the point: Should one strike a covenant or contract with the devil, would that be the same as selling ones soul? I was under the impression that such a thing is not possible (in a literal sense, obviously this is a mortal sin, and should it go unrepented, well...). Would a trip through the confessional completely erase such a 'contract'? I'd think that the sin would be forgiven, but while your soul would be clean, you may still have demonic influences in your life ("in your backyard", I believe you put it in an older post). Thanks and God Bless!
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM Dear Larry: There is really no such thing as "selling one's soul to the devil". That is a common way to express the act of someone dedicating their life to the devil or giving themselves over to the devil. If a person makes a deal with the devil it is a sin and, like all sin, can be forgiven in the Sacrament of Confession. When a person confesses in the Sacrament his soul is returned to a State of Grace. But, as Catholics, we know that even though a sin is forgiven the consequences of the sin may remain. One of the consequences of such intimacy with the devil is a bondage and attachment upon the person. Oftentimes, a person who has given himself over to Satan must undergo deliverance counseling after having his sin forgiven in the Sacrament. It can be a long and tough road to secure freedom. I have had clients who have been in this predicament. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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Powers of the enemy part 2

Larry

Monday, February 11, 2008

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Hi,

First off, thank you for the prompt, courteous, and logical answer. I just have one follow-up question. I apologize, I don't want to take up any more of your time, so I'll get right to the point:

Should one strike a covenant or contract with the devil, would that be the same as selling ones soul? I was under the impression that such a thing is not possible (in a literal sense, obviously this is a mortal sin, and should it go unrepented, well...). Would a trip through the confessional completely erase such a 'contract'? I'd think that the sin would be forgiven, but while your soul would be clean, you may still have demonic influences in your life ("in your backyard", I believe you put it in an older post).

Thanks and God Bless!

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM

Dear Larry:

There is really no such thing as "selling one's soul to the devil". That is a common way to express the act of someone dedicating their life to the devil or giving themselves over to the devil.

If a person makes a deal with the devil it is a sin and, like all sin, can be forgiven in the Sacrament of Confession. When a person confesses in the Sacrament his soul is returned to a State of Grace. But, as Catholics, we know that even though a sin is forgiven the consequences of the sin may remain.

One of the consequences of such intimacy with the devil is a bondage and attachment upon the person. Oftentimes, a person who has given himself over to Satan must undergo deliverance counseling after having his sin forgiven in the Sacrament. It can be a long and tough road to secure freedom.

I have had clients who have been in this predicament.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.